[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 240 (Monday, December 15, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 74016-74018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-29268]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0875; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-13]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Restricted Area Boundary Descriptions; Cape 
Canaveral, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action makes minor adjustments to the boundary 
descriptions of restricted areas R-2932, R-2933, R-2934 and R-2935 at 
Cape Canaveral, FL. The changes are required based on more accurate 
digital plotting of points that revealed minor mismatches between 
adjacent boundaries. The R-2933 description is also amended to remove 
exclusionary wording that no longer applies.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 5, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and 
Regulations Group, AJV-11, Office of Airspace Services, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The introduction of more accurate digital plotting of airspace 
boundaries for aeronautical charting revealed minor mismatches in 
airspace boundaries adjacent to restricted areas R-2932,

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R-2933, R-2934 and R-2935 at Cape Canaveral, FL. This action adjusts 
certain coordinates in the descriptions of the above restricted areas 
to reflect more accurate data.
    In addition, this action removes obsolete wording from the 
description of restricted area R-2933, Cape Canaveral, Fl. When R-2933 
was established in 1988 (53 FR 6796, March 3, 1988), another restricted 
area, R-2931, partially extended into R-2933. Accordingly, an exclusion 
was inserted in the R-2933 boundary description, which read as follows: 
``excluding the area within a 2-statute mile radius circle centered at 
lat. 28[deg]27'54'' N., long. 89[deg]32'02'' W., from 5,000 feet MSL to 
and including 15,000 feet MSL.'' Restricted area R-2931 was later 
removed when the using agency informed the FAA it was no longer needed. 
However, when R-2933 was amended to remove the exclusion, only the 
words ``excluding the area within a 2-statute mile radius circle 
centered at lat. 28[deg]27'54'' N., long. 89[deg]32'02'' W.'' were 
actually removed, and the words ``from 5,000 feet MSL to and including 
15,000 feet MSL'' were inadvertently retained in the boundary 
description. This action removes the unnecessary wording from the R-
2933 description.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 to make minor updates to certain latitude/longitude coordinates 
in the descriptions of restricted areas R-2932, R-2933, R-2934 and R-
2935 at Cape Canaveral, FL. The changes are based on more accurate 
digital plotting of the points which revealed several slight mismatches 
between adjacent boundaries. R-2933 is also amended to remove wording 
that no longer applies. The specific restricted area boundary changes 
are listed below:
    R-2932: The point ``lat. 28[deg]41'41'' N., long. 80[deg]34'59'' 
W.'' is replaced with ``28[deg]41'33'' N., long. 80[deg]35'25'' W.;'' 
and the point ``28[deg]25'01'' N., long. 80[deg]30'29'' W.'' is 
replaced with 28[deg]24'31'' N., long. 80[deg]29'52'' W.'' These points 
are changed to match the adjacent boundary of warning area W-497A and 
W-497B.
    R-2933: The point ``28[deg]41'41'' N., long. 80[deg]34'59'' W.'' is 
replaced with ``28[deg]41'33'' N., long. 80[deg]35'25'' W.'' to match 
warning area W-497A; and the point ``28[deg]25'01'' N., 
long.80[deg]30'29'' W.'' is replaced with ``28[deg]24'31'' N., long. 
80[deg]29'52'' W.'' to match the boundaries of warning areas W-497A and 
W-497B.
    In addition, this action removes the words ``from 5,000 feet MSL to 
and including 15,000 feet MSL'' from the boundary description in the 
regulatory text for restricted area R-2933. As described above, the 
airspace exclusion no longer exists.
    R-2934: The point ``28[deg]51'16'' N., long. 80[deg]42'19'' W.'' is 
replaced with ``28[deg]51'16'' N., long. 80[deg]42'29'' W.'' to more 
accurately meet a point 3 nautical miles from the shoreline. The point 
``28[deg]41'41'' N., long. 80[deg]34'59'' W.'' is replaced with 
``28[deg]41'33'' N., long. 80[deg]35'25'' W.'' to match the boundary of 
warning area W-497A.
    R-2935: The point ``28[deg]58'01'' N., long. 80[deg]46'59'' W.'' is 
replaced with 28[deg]58'02'' N., long. 80[deg]46'58'' W.;'' to 
intersect a point 3 nautical miles from the shoreline. The point 
``28[deg]51'16'' N., long. 80[deg]42'19'' W.'' is replaced with 
``28[deg]51'16'' N., long. 80[deg]42'29'' W.'' and the point 
``28[deg]25'01'' N., long. 80[deg]30'29'' W.'' is replaced with 
``28[deg]24'31'' N., long. 80[deg]29'52'' W.'' to match warning areas 
W-497A and W-497B. The point ``28[deg]19'01'' N., long. 80[deg]33'29'' 
W.'' is replaced with 28[deg]19'01'' N., long. 80[deg]33'00'' W.'' to 
intersect a point 3 nautical miles from the shoreline.
    This amendment consists of minor editorial changes to update 
existing restricted area boundaries with more accurate digital 
information and remove obsolete wording. It does not affect the 
location, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the 
restricted areas; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b) are unnecessary.
    The FAA has determined that this action only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' 
under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation 
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter 
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the 
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it makes minor editorial changes to the descriptions of Restricted 
areas at Cape Canaveral, FL, providing more accurate coordinates and 
removing obsolete wording.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with 311d, FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures. This airspace action is a minor editorial change to the 
descriptions of restricted areas R-2932, R-2933, R-2934 and R-2935, at 
Cape Canaveral, FL, to reflect more accurate digital plotting of 
latitude/longitude coordinates and to remove exclusionary language that 
is no longer required in R-2933. It does not alter the location, 
altitudes, or activities conducted within the airspace; therefore, it 
is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental 
impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exists that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

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1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  73.29  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.29 is amended as follows:
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R-2932 Cape Canaveral, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 28[deg]39'21'' N., long. 
80[deg]42'39'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]41'33'' N., long. 80[deg]35'25'' 
W.; thence 3 NM from and parallel to the shoreline; to lat. 
28[deg]24'31'' N., long. 80[deg]29'52'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]25'01'' 
N., long. 80[deg]37'59'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]34'01'' N., long. 
80[deg]39'29'' W.; to the point of beginning.

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R-2933 Cape Canaveral, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 28[deg]39'21'' N., long. 
80[deg]42'39'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]41'33'' N., long. 80[deg]35'25'' 
W.; thence 3 NM from and parallel to the shoreline; to lat. 
28[deg]24'31'' N., long. 80[deg]29'52'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]25'01'' 
N., long. 80[deg]37'59'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]34'01'' N., long. 
80[deg]39'29'' W.; to the point of beginning.

R-2934 Cape Canaveral, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 28[deg]49'11'' N., long. 
80[deg]50'44'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]51'16'' N., long. 80[deg]47'14'' 
W.; to lat. 28[deg]51'16'' N., long. 80[deg]42'29'' W.; thence 3 NM 
from and parallel to the shoreline; to lat. 28[deg]41'33'' N., long. 
80[deg]35'25'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]39'21'' N., long. 80[deg]42'39'' 
W.; to lat. 28[deg]34'01'' N., long. 80[deg]39'29'' W.; to lat. 
28[deg]25'01'' N., long. 80[deg]37'59'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]25'01'' 
N., long. 80[deg]41'44'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]31'21'' N., long. 
80[deg]43'49'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]38'01'' N., long. 80[deg]47'01'' 
W.; to the point of beginning, excluding that airspace below 1,200 
feet AGL west of a line from lat. 28[deg]31'21'' N., long. 
80[deg]43'49'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]28'41'' N., long. 80[deg]40'29'' 
W.; to lat. 28[deg]25'01'' N., long. 80[deg]40'29'' W.

R-2935 Cape Canaveral, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 28[deg]47'21'' N., long. 
81[deg]04'59'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]58'02'' N., long. 80[deg]46'58'' 
W.; thence 3 NM from and parallel to the shoreline; to lat. 
28[deg]51'16'' N., long. 80[deg]42'29'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]51'16'' 
N., long. 80[deg]47'14'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]49'11'' N., long. 
80[deg]50'44'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]38'01'' N., long. 80[deg]47'01'' 
W.; to lat. 28[deg]31'21'' N., long. 80[deg]43'49'' W.; to lat. 
28[deg]25'01'' N., long. 80[deg]41'44'' W.; to lat. 28[deg]24'31'' 
N., long. 80[deg]29'52'' W.; thence 3 NM from and parallel to the 
shoreline; to lat. 28[deg]19'01'' N., long. 80[deg]33'00'' W.; to 
lat. 28[deg]19'01'' N., long. 80[deg]46'29'' W.; to the point of 
beginning.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 9, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-29268 Filed 12-12-14; 8:45 am]
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